Chase gives 300 free or discounted homes in S. Fla.

Chase, as part of its Community Revitalization Program has donated or sold at a discount 300 corporate-owned homes to community associations, municipalities, veteran groups and nonprofit housing providers in Broward and Palm Beach counties, a spokeswoman said Friday.

It’s part of a national initiative in which Chase has given $250 million worth of free or discounted homes in 43 states, said Chase spokeswoman Maribel Ferrer, who is based in South Florida.

Of those donated homes, Florida has received the second largest amount in the nation —826, she said in an email. Broward and Palm Beach counties accounted for just under a third of those homes.

The Chase Community Revitalization Program began in 2009 as part of a corporate-wide effort to help customers and communities cope with effects of the housing crisis. Chase has donated or sold 5,300 homes at reduced prices to nonprofits.

In 2011, Chase also pledged to donate 1,000 mortgage-free homes to military families by 2016. The company so far has given more than 600 mortgage-free homes, amounting to more than $62 million, to military families. In Florida, 127 homes have been donated so far to Florida military families.

“Chase has a long history and commitment to helping build vibrant communities through a variety of corporate-wide programs,” said Ryan Crowley, head of Chase Government and Community Partnerships.